NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M
The GeForce GTX 480M has 2% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 480M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M GPU
The GeForce GTX 480M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2010. Its GF100 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 600 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 76.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
The GeForce GTX 480M has the 347th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.08% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Fermi |
| Market Segment | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2010 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 480M has 2% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce GTX 480M is ranked 347th with a score of 2,184.5.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 480M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
GeForce GTX 480M's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GT 745M | 2,249 | +3% |
| Radeon R7 M440 | 2,245 | +3% |
| Radeon R7 M445 | 2,208 | +1% |
| GeForce 930MX | 2,201.5 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 8790M | 2,186.5 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 480M | 2,184.5 | |
| GeForce 930M | 2,153 | -1% |
| Radeon R7 M340 | 2,148 | -2% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 2,139 | -2% |
| GeForce MX110 | 2,121 | -3% |
Compare Value For Money
GeForce GTX 480M's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the GeForce GTX 480M's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,387 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,617 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 461 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | GF100 |
| Architecture | Fermi |
| Process Size | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 3,100 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 600 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 352 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 11 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 44 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 425 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 9.35 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 18.7 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 598.4 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 74.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.